Jack's Manual by J. A. Grohusko (1908, p.34) — Grohusko 1908
| 1 bottle | Moselle — Moselle wine | base |
| 1 pint | Soda water — German seltzer | dilution |
| Seasonal fruit — fruits in season | garnish | |
| 1 large piece | ice — ice | other |
- Place a large piece of ice in a glass pitcher.
- Add the Moselle wine and German seltzer.
- Dress with fruits in season and serve.
Garnish: Fruits in season
Ice: Large piece
- Nose
- Cool white wine and fresh fruit rise from the pitcher.
- Palate
- This is a helpful large-format continuity drink because it keeps the wine-cup and sparkling-pitcher world alive in a very stripped, service-led form.
- Finish
- The finish is light, cool, and gently sparkling.
- Summary
- A simple wine-and-seltzer pitcher drink from the lighter party-service branch.